Pet Peeves about others Parenting...

What specifically annoys you when you see other parents doing something that makes you bite your tongue? Or what are your Pet Peeves as a parent that you "think" or expect other parents should do or know? Mine would be that onesies go under ALL clothes! They help keep baby warm, protect against irritating tags on clothes, they're soft... Basically, they are part of the outfit IMO ;-) Another would be... Parents that circumcise their baby boy and don't have enough common sense to apply any ointment or Vaseline to prevent the penis from sticking to the diaper... That is my biggest pet peeve!

What specifically annoys you when you see other parents doing something that makes you bite your tongue? Or what are your Pet Peeves as a parent that you "think" or expect other parents should do or know? Mine would be that onesies go under ALL clothes! They help keep baby warm, protect against irritating tags on clothes, they're soft... Basically, they are part of the outfit IMO ;-) Another would be... Parents that circumcise their baby boy and don't have enough common sense to apply any ointment or Vaseline to prevent the penis from sticking to the diaper... That is my biggest pet peeve!

I hate when a parent spends more time playing on their phone then playing with their child. DH has already been warned that if is still addicted to his iPhone when the baby comes it might accidentally end up broken :)

I also hate when parents make kids wait around in a dirty diaper for no reason. My SIL is notorious for this! I'm not saying that you should be standing ready with a diaper every second of every day, but you should get it changed within a few minutes of realizing that it's dirty. There's no excuse when you are sitting at home next to a stack of diapers and wipes for your child to run around in a dirty diaper for an hour.

I hate when a parent spends more time playing on their phone then playing with their child. DH has already been warned that if is still addicted to his iPhone when the baby comes it might accidentally end up broken :)

I also hate when parents make kids wait around in a dirty diaper for no reason. My SIL is notorious for this! I'm not saying that you should be standing ready with a diaper every second of every day, but you should get it changed within a few minutes of realizing that it's dirty. There's no excuse when you are sitting at home next to a stack of diapers and wipes for your child to run around in a dirty diaper for an hour.

Use one of those blankets that go over the shopping cart in the grocery store!!!!!!! OMG it irritates me to death to see a baby in there gnawing on the metal !!!! Do they realize how many germs are on that thing!?!? I used to work at a grocery store and I've seen all types of people put their hands on the carts..it sickens me. Have some common sense people

Use one of those blankets that go over the shopping cart in the grocery store!!!!!!! OMG it irritates me to death to see a baby in there gnawing on the metal !!!! Do they realize how many germs are on that thing!?!? I used to work at a grocery store and I've seen all types of people put their hands on the carts..it sickens me. Have some common sense people

Isn't that funny? Onesies under all outfits bothers me! lol Here in TX it's just too hot for that. It does bother me when people dress their babies in uncomfortable clothes though. I bought a lot of Carter's clothes for Micah and I love them because they are soft and comfy. I can't stand it when people put jeans on their babies either. Any clothes that squeeze around their chubby little bellies looks so uncomfortable! (Although, I do put those cute outfits on for pictures or extra special outings, but change their clothes as soon as possible.)

When people don't buy the right size diapers for their kids.....if they are constantly leaking out and they can't go on a 2 hour outing without soaking through their clothes they need the size up......it's just common sense.

Parents who give their kids juice ALL the time! It's recommended not to exceed 4-6oz a day, not in one sitting. I started my kids on water in their cups and they all drink plenty and don't gripe about it. Yes they enjoy juice or the occasional sweet tea or sprite but they are just as happy with water and not a constant stream of extra sugar in their diets.

These are recent annoyances if you can't tell. lol

Isn't that funny? Onesies under all outfits bothers me! lol Here in TX it's just too hot for that. It does bother me when people dress their babies in uncomfortable clothes though. I bought a lot of Carter's clothes for Micah and I love them because they are soft and comfy. I can't stand it when people put jeans on their babies either. Any clothes that squeeze around their chubby little bellies looks so uncomfortable! (Although, I do put those cute outfits on for pictures or extra special outings, but change their clothes as soon as possible.)

When people don't buy the right size diapers for their kids.....if they are constantly leaking out and they can't go on a 2 hour outing without soaking through their clothes they need the size up......it's just common sense.

Parents who give their kids juice ALL the time! It's recommended not to exceed 4-6oz a day, not in one sitting. I started my kids on water in their cups and they all drink plenty and don't gripe about it. Yes they enjoy juice or the occasional sweet tea or sprite but they are just as happy with water and not a constant stream of extra sugar in their diets.

My biggest pet peeve is parents who take their infants with them to late night movies and then when the baby starts crying, they loudly try to get the baby to calm down. Here's a hint, your baby is crying because he is tired and uncomfortable. Take him home and put him to bed!

My biggest pet peeve is parents who take their infants with them to late night movies and then when the baby starts crying, they loudly try to get the baby to calm down. Here's a hint, your baby is crying because he is tired and uncomfortable. Take him home and put him to bed!

I cant stand when parents turn a blind eye to their childs unruly behavior in public. Go home and train them on how to act in the store and then come back. I also cant stand when kids are out in public with dirty little hands and faces. Two minutes and a wipe would solve that

I cant stand when parents turn a blind eye to their childs unruly behavior in public. Go home and train them on how to act in the store and then come back. I also cant stand when kids are out in public with dirty little hands and faces. Two minutes and a wipe would solve that

Parents who cannot hear the word "mom" or "dad" when coming from their own child! Either A) acknowledge your child or B) teach them not to interrupt you.

Just the other day, there was a toddler in Target w/his mom (on the phone, I might add) and he was PULLING on her pant leg saying, "Mom" like 20 times because he had to go to the bathroom. (He was doing the potty dance holding onto himself.) Part of me hoped he couldn't hold it so she had a pee-pee mess to clean up, but the other part of me felt really bad for the boy.

~~megan

Parents who cannot hear the word "mom" or "dad" when coming from their own child! Either A) acknowledge your child or B) teach them not to interrupt you.

Just the other day, there was a toddler in Target w/his mom (on the phone, I might add) and he was PULLING on her pant leg saying, "Mom" like 20 times because he had to go to the bathroom. (He was doing the potty dance holding onto himself.) Part of me hoped he couldn't hold it so she had a pee-pee mess to clean up, but the other part of me felt really bad for the boy.

1) your kids should eat there dinner at a table not on the floor, there has been countless times when they drop the food on the floor and then sit there and eating it of the floor, my mum saw the 6 year old do this with spaghetti!2) she has recently bought a dog and her oldest daughter has taken to kicking the dog for no reason, she shouldnt be allowing her daughter to do this, its making the dog be nasty and when shes on her lead starts to bite because of the amount of times shes been kicked

i cant think of any more at the moment lol

most of them are about my neighbour and her kids lol

1) your kids should eat there dinner at a table not on the floor, there has been countless times when they drop the food on the floor and then sit there and eating it of the floor, my mum saw the 6 year old do this with spaghetti!2) she has recently bought a dog and her oldest daughter has taken to kicking the dog for no reason, she shouldnt be allowing her daughter to do this, its making the dog be nasty and when shes on her lead starts to bite because of the amount of times shes been kicked

It's awful to admit to this, but I am sometimes one of those moms. I catch my kids saying my name all the time and wonder how long they've been talking to me. lol My kids are with me almost 24/7 (literally, I homeschool and my DH is in the military and works lots of hours and is out of town quite often, my breaks are during Sunday school Sunday mornings, my youngest still stays with me, and church on Wednesday nights for an hour and a half). Tuning out the constant noise is the only way to keep my sanity some days. ;-)

It's awful to admit to this, but I am sometimes one of those moms. I catch my kids saying my name all the time and wonder how long they've been talking to me. lol My kids are with me almost 24/7 (literally, I homeschool and my DH is in the military and works lots of hours and is out of town quite often, my breaks are during Sunday school Sunday mornings, my youngest still stays with me, and church on Wednesday nights for an hour and a half). Tuning out the constant noise is the only way to keep my sanity some days. ;-)

It drives me nuts when parents argue with their children like they are siblings yelling and screaming at each other I mean come on really who is the adult here?! Also when parents have there kids out in clothes that are way to small, when you can see their belly when they are just standing there its to small, or half way up their shins. It also bothers me when they just wear a diaper with a t-shirt it is so trashy looking. And like PP said the dirty hands and faces really, two seconds and a wipe! Ok so just realized there are alot of things that really bother me but I better stop before I get to mad LOL!!!

It drives me nuts when parents argue with their children like they are siblings yelling and screaming at each other I mean come on really who is the adult here?! Also when parents have there kids out in clothes that are way to small, when you can see their belly when they are just standing there its to small, or half way up their shins. It also bothers me when they just wear a diaper with a t-shirt it is so trashy looking. And like PP said the dirty hands and faces really, two seconds and a wipe! Ok so just realized there are alot of things that really bother me but I better stop before I get to mad LOL!!!

Gets too hit here for doubled clothes during summer. So hot I often do onsies AS clothes when they are little! I also can't stand seeing LOs left in shopping carts where they could fall. I personally hate pierced ears on babies... We all obviously have some unique pet peeves!

Gets too hit here for doubled clothes during summer. So hot I often do onsies AS clothes when they are little! I also can't stand seeing LOs left in shopping carts where they could fall. I personally hate pierced ears on babies... We all obviously have some unique pet peeves!

Parents who walk ahead of their children. I just think someone can grab them or they will wonder off and the parent would have no clue.People who take their child out to a store at 10 pm or later. I get some kids don't fall asleep till later but common on. Most of the time the kid is cranky and then the parent gets mad and bam the kid is in trouble. Bonus points if it's raining or kid does not have proper clothes on.

Parents who walk ahead of their children. I just think someone can grab them or they will wonder off and the parent would have no clue.People who take their child out to a store at 10 pm or later. I get some kids don't fall asleep till later but common on. Most of the time the kid is cranky and then the parent gets mad and bam the kid is in trouble. Bonus points if it's raining or kid does not have proper clothes on.

I agree with Brandi, I hate when people don't change their kids diapers. I am on that immediately! I knew someone that sat and played video games for 30 mins after they realized their brand new baby had pooped! (I wasn't there, my mom was there and told me about it and I almost started to cry!)

I agree with Brandi, I hate when people don't change their kids diapers. I am on that immediately! I knew someone that sat and played video games for 30 mins after they realized their brand new baby had pooped! (I wasn't there, my mom was there and told me about it and I almost started to cry!)

Yea, I don't let my daughter put her mouth on the cart. I sanitize it first before putting her in it and don't let her even get close to putting her mouth on it. I don't have one of those covers..I want one, but I usually use a stroller and once this baby is born, I will use a double stroller. I also hate it when people put carseats on the cart. I know a lot of people think its ok because it fits perfectly, with some seats, but you actually aren't supposed to do that, even if it fits good.

Yea, I don't let my daughter put her mouth on the cart. I sanitize it first before putting her in it and don't let her even get close to putting her mouth on it. I don't have one of those covers..I want one, but I usually use a stroller and once this baby is born, I will use a double stroller. I also hate it when people put carseats on the cart. I know a lot of people think its ok because it fits perfectly, with some seats, but you actually aren't supposed to do that, even if it fits good.

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